Saturday, January 21, 2017

During the last week Seal Sitters has monitored 2 Harbor Seal pups. One "Hope" at Alki and the second " Wild Thing" at Lincoln Park. Both seals had injuries that were determined by the veterinarian to be serious enough to require attention. Both pups were captured and transported to PAWS for treatment and hopefully rehabilitation. The first pup "Hope" had multiple injuries that appeared to be puncture wounds and some were abscessed. Hope remains at PAWS and appears
to be recovering..so we wait with guarded optimism. Wild Thing was captured and transported to PAWS on 1-21-17 with an infected chest injury. Wild Thing was very active during capture and hopefully will also be on the road to recovery. Thanks to all the Seal Sitters volunteers for the many hours spent watching over the pups as well as informing the public as to the natural history of these seals and Seal Sitters mission.
Please remember that these pups need to rest about 50% of the time and need quiet on the resting beaches. No not approach any marine mammal on the beach...remain 100 yards away if possible and please keep noise levels down. All dogs should be leashed and are not allowed on Seattle Parks beaches leashed or not. Seal pups have been killed by dogs on local beaches in the past. If you see a marine mammal on local Seattle beaches please contact Seal Sitters at 206-905- SEAL. Seal Sitters responds to reports of all types of marine mammals on the beach, Seals, Sea Lions, Porpoises, Dolphins and Whales.